If I Had a Boat

Monday, September 9, 2013

Week 16: Get It Out

Date: 9/9/13
Yards: 1600
Time: 45 min.
Stroke count: 20
Felt: Left shoulder felt sore.
Challenges/Progress: I had a hard day with Claire, who seemed extra passive-aggressive and disobedient today.  I was so angry when I started swimming.  Swimming helped me get it out and calm down.  Despite having a sore shoulder, I kept going and added an extra 250 to the assigned 1350 workout, for a total of 16.  Did drills, in which I woul breathe every 6 strokes. I really love this, as it is even more rhythmic and relaxing.  
Fears: The typical one about blowing out my shoulder(s). Not really rational.  Makes me afraid to push myself. But if I don't push myself, what is the point of having shoulders at all?
Emotion: Very angry, but became less and less angry as I swam.
Learned: 
1) Just because I am hurting, doesn't mean I should stop the workout.
2) Good thing I calmed down. Claire was only acting that way, because she had a fever!  When I found that out, I felt guilty for having allowed myself to get mad!

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